A scene from ‘Dirty Girl.’ Reel Affirmations is back after a financially strapped hiatus year. (Photo courtesy Cherry Sky Films)

Reel Affirmations celebrates 20 years as its starts its annual film festival on Thursday with “Dirty Girl” at 7 p.m. at the George Washington University Lisner Auditorium (730 21st St., N.W.) and an opening night gala after the film.

“Dirty Girl” follows Danielle, played by Juno Temple, as she searches for love, family and an identity with social outcast Clarke, played by Jeremy Dozier, who is coming to terms with his sexuality.

Tickets to opening night, the women’s brunch and closing night range from $20 to $40. Individual tickets to all other films, except the closing party, are $12.

Individual festival passes range from $150 to $350. Other passes range from $750 to $2,500 and include two or three passes to all festival films and more. Six-pack vouchers are $60.

The festival continues through Oct. 22

For more information, including a complete schedule of films and events, and to purchase tickets, visit reelaffirmations.org.